Man dies after being hit by tipper in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 19: A 55-year-old man lost his life after being hit by a tipper in the Langate area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday, officials said.

An official told that the incident took place at Langate Tulwari when a pedestrian was struck by a tipper, leaving him critically injured.

The injured man was initially taken to GMC Handwara for treatment and later referred to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar for advanced care, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased was identified as Ali Mohammad Khan, 55, son of Late Abdul Samad, a resident of Langate Tulwari.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and started further proceedings.